Razer Barracuda Pro vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Barracuda Pro and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Razer Barracuda Pro vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Barracuda Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - wired - USB-C
Weight 340 g 253 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Razer Barracuda Pro headphones.
Body Material - Memory foam, airweave
Earpad Material Memory foam -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Gaming Yes Yes
SOUND QUALITY Razer Barracuda Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Razer Barracuda Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Hybrid noise cancelling -
Noise Isolating Yes - Razer Barracuda Pro are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects THX Spatial Audio, THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda Pro.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 1%
Sensitivity 96 dB/mW 93 dB Razer Barracuda Pro have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 32 Ohm 36 Ohm
Diaphragm 50 mm 40 mm Razer Barracuda Pro have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Magnet Material Razer Triforce bio-cellulose -
MICROPHONE Razer Barracuda Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Form Factor Built-in Headset microphone
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling Yes Yes The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dB -38 dB
Sensitivity Margin +/- 1dB -
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL Razer Barracuda Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour
CABLE Razer Barracuda Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Cable Type - USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
FEATURES Razer Barracuda Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Features - ComfortMax System
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING Razer Barracuda Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Battery Type Headset battery -
Battery Life 40 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Razer Barracuda Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Connector Type - USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Razer Barracuda Pro SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3
Included Accessories USB-C wireless transmitter -
Supported Host Device OS - Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later
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